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February 2017
Travels with Jim Mattis, Secretary of Defense

Defense Secretary Jim Mattis traveled to Belgium, Germany, United Arab Emirates and Iraq to meet with counterparts, leaders and service members in a trip that underscored U.S. commitment to NATO and defeating the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria.

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Mattis Praises Resilient Iraqi Army During Baghdad Visit

During his first trip to Baghdad as defense secretary, Jim Mattis praised the Iraqi army and noted those forces are now focused on liberating west Mosul. Story

Mattis: Assessment on Afghanistan Coming Soon

Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis meets with Afghan President Ashraf Ghani in Munich, Germany.

Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said he will soon have an assessment to give President Donald J. Trump about the way ahead in Afghanistan. Story

Mattis Meets With Middle Eastern Leaders

Defense Secretary Jim Mattis meets with Iraqi Defense Minister Arfan al-Hayali at the Ministry of Defense in Baghdad.

Defense Secretary Jim Mattis met with leaders from three U.S. allies in the Middle East on his first trans-Atlantic trip in his current post, according to a news release issued by the Defense Department. Story

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Secretary Jim Mattis ABOUT THE SECRETARY

Jim Mattis became the 26th defense secretary Jan. 20, 2017. During more than four decades in uniform, he commanded Marines at all levels, including in combat tours in Iraq and Afghanistan. As a joint force commander, he commanded U.S. Joint Forces Command, NATO's Supreme Allied Command for Transformation and U.S. Central Command.

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